I’m very excited to be back for another season of the Fueled & Free Podcast!I wanted to kick off this season with a little recap of my summer + some exciting life updates. I’ll also be answering some questions I received from my instagram audience regarding tracking macros and going into a calorie deficit. Disclaimer: If you’re struggling with a sluggish metabolism, gut issues, an irregular menstrual cycle, it’s wise to focus on supporting your metabolism and addressing any underlying health issues BEFORE trying to change your body composition, and go into a calorie deficit. Episode Recap:A few life updates on what I’ve been up to this summer + what’s ahead Why I decided to hire a macro coach Why consistently tracking my food and paying closer attention to my eating habits has been extremely beneficial for meTaking time to really assess my relationship with alcoholThe importance of tracking your food, and focusing on your ‘why’ when you’re working on personal health goalsWhy all of your health markers need to be optimal before going into any kind of fat loss or calorie deficitHow it can look going out to dinner and consuming alcohol when tracking macros/being in a calorie deficitMy best advice for meal planning & preppingHow to break down + find your macro splitSetting a realistic goal for fat loss**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.FULL SHOW NOTES (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode):  https://margaretpowell.com/episode16Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowellFor questions or suggestions about the podcast, send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com